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Lantz announces future plans

Posted|May 11, 2015

CHARLOTTETOWN
–
Progressive Conservative Leader Rob Lantz today announced his intention to
remain as party leader at a news conference with his Caucus.

Lantz
made the announcement after extensive consultations over the past week following
last Monday’s provincial election. Lantz consulted with his Caucus, the
provincial and district executives, and numerous Islanders both inside and
outside the party before announcing his decision.

“The
provincial election results are not what we had hoped for and I take full
responsibility for that,”
says Lantz. “When I ran for the leadership I made a commitment to myself, my
family, our party and Islanders to help make our province a better place to
live, work, and invest. I intend to fulfill that commitment.”

Lantz
also announced that following consultations with Caucus that MLA’s Steven Myers,
James Aylward and Colin LaVie will continue to serve in their previous roles as
Opposition Leader, Opposition House Leader, and Opposition Whip
respectively.

“We
experienced growth in the election and now have an expanded Caucus that it is a
good mix of experience and new energy. By having Steven, James and Colin
continue in their previous roles it will provide continuity for our expanded
Caucus and give our new members an opportunity to adjust to their new roles,”
said Lantz.

Further
Shadow Cabinet appointments for individual portfolios will be announced in the
coming weeks.

Quick
Facts:

The
party experienced growth in both the popular vote and in the number of MLA’s
elected.

The
Opposition Caucus grew from three to eight members with the potential to grow
that total pending recounts in certain districts.

In
five districts (Districts 5,13,15,21, 22) the margin of defeat for Progressive
Conservative candidates was 148 votes or less.

Quotes:

“The
provincial election results are not what we had hoped for and I take full
responsibility for that.
When I ran for the leadership I made a commitment to myself, my family, our
party and Islanders to help make our province a better place to live, work, and
invest. I intend to fulfill that commitment.” - Progressive Conservative Leader
Rob Lantz

“We
experienced growth in the election and now have an expanded Caucus that it is a
good mix of experience, new energy and talent. By having Steven, James and Colin
continue in their previous roles it will provide continuity for our expanded
Caucus and give our new members an opportunity to adjust to their new roles,” -
Progressive Conservative Leader Rob Lantz